For most students in high school on summer vacation, you're able to sleep in till noon, hang by the pool, and not have to worry about anything. Now there are a few students who want to learn more about how the world works, learn more about responsibility, and the deal while you are in school is you don't actually want to get a legit job, things like an office job, working as a bank teller, and any kind of desk work. Legally, you can start working at the age of 16, but most teens don't want a permanent job till they graduate high school, or even college, if they decide to go. So here are a few jobs you can do over the summer..
1. Babysitting
Yes, babysitting is a fun job to have over the summer. It will teach you how to not only take care of yourself, but others. You learn a lot of responsibility, and you gain patience. Sometimes it's going to be sick and you'll want to leave, but at the end of the summer those kids will tell you how much they're going to miss you and that you were the best babysitter ever.
2. Fast food restaurant
I personally wouldn't want to work for a fast food restaurant, but I have heard that it is actually a bearable job. You get to work with people your age and older, so you know its going to be full of jokes and pranks.
3. Cutting grass
This one actually does kind of suck because you go house to house every day or whenever you want, cut grass in the heat, and can possibly get sunburned if you don't use sunscreen. However, there are some pretty great advantages when pushing a lawnmower. You get to ask the owners if you can work for them, and build a relationship with them. When you build the relationship they will more than likely pay you more, and offer you some refreshments while you work.
4. Serving
Becoming a server for a restaurant is actually one of the harder jobs to have as a high school student. You are on your feet for most of the time, running hot plates back and forth, and sometimes you have to put up with rude customers; however, there are a lot of benefits from becoming a server. You gain a whole other family, you gain regulars (which are always giving you crap, but it's out of love), and you can make pretty good tips.
5. Camp Counselor
When you become a camp counselor, your life changes. This job is mainly volunteer, but just like all of the other jobs, you learn responsibility and leadership skills. While gaining all of those things, you still get to be a kid and have fun. You work with children between the ages of six and 12, and they look up to you for everything. You are going to be exhausted from all the work you put into it, but by the end of the summer you will gain more respect and knowledge about things you had no idea about.
6. Lifeguard
As a lifeguard you get to spend most days outside in the sun by the pool. You make friends, get a good tan, and learn some life skills. There are requirements for this job; you can go to the place of employment and ask them what those are. When you find out the requirements, you can get online and learn how to obtain those certifications.
These are just a few job options that a high school student can go for if they are just looking for a summer job. Most establishments understand that you are only going to be working for them for a few months until school starts back up, so don't really worry when it comes time for you to inform them you have to leave. Enjoy your summer, and remember, summer jobs look really good on college applications and future job opportunities.
